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Agree, though I think May was over-rated as well. But Revere needs to continue to hit .290 to be a good regular. I think he might do that. But if he slips back to around .280, and doesn't improve the walks, than he's not necessarily much better than a guy like Torres.

I think Alderson does not see the Mets in a position to overpay for a player. The Phillies are trying to win now. The Mets are trying to build a better team, but not at the expense of later. Also, SA might perceive Rivere as more easily replaceable than a young 5th starter.

In order to acquire Rivera, meeting the Phillies offer with a matching comp might not have been enough, and SA would have to exceed it marginally at least.

We don't know the Twins perception of the players they received from Philly or their perception of equitable players the Mets might offer. That could go either way.

Bourn makes more sense for Philly who is in win in now mode or else. Revere is only 24 and fits our needs in the outfield more than Philly's. Philly should have brought back Victorino and seeing as they're adding another old vet in Michael Young possibly it doesn't make sense to have a young experienced outfield to go with a veteran infield.

Singles hitter with an OBP of under .350. Not sure why we're getting worked up over this guy.

Speed and defense in the outfield, something we sure don't have. The guy hit over .290 last season and his glove is tremendous. If we could have traded Gee for him and the Mets passed they made a mistake.